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A dedicated helpline for children is needed, especially during the pandemic. Photo: 123rf
Child helpline Buddy Bear has trained more volunteers to support their helpline for children in need during the pandemic.
Buddy Bear founder Pam Guneratnam says: “We reiterate the need to revive a nationwide, government-supported dedicated child-centric helpline to serve all children who need help and protection.”
“Children need access to a safe, kind and non-judgemental voice who will listen to them and we are willing to fill in that gap. Our volunteers are all trained in psychological first aid, they have been screened and their backgrounds checked by JKM, and are supervised by registered mental health professionals, says Guneratnam.
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